HC Deb 21 February 1980 vol 979 c265W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why police officers on duty in the Palace of Westminster may not be considered for service in the Rhodesian elections.

Mr. Whitelaw

I understand from the Commissioner that there were more than 2,700 volunteers from the force and that in selecting 95 officers he took account of a variety of factors, including whether relief would have to be provided in their absence.